Luke has asked us to forward information about Extreme Blue at IBM -
where we've had members attend for the last 2 summers, who rate it highly
Martin
*_Extreme Blue_*
Extreme Blue is IBM’s summer internship programme which combines top
undergraduate technical and business talent to develop and commercialise
emerging technologies from IBM’s internal portfolios. Student teams work
for twelve weeks in an intense incubator-like environment to create
business plans and prototypes which address existing market challenges
that are then showcased to IBM’s senior executives, business partners,
and clients.
The internship programme runs at _IBM Hursley_
<http://www.ibm.com/uk/locations/hursley_details.html>, near Winchester
and the interns work in small project teams of 4 that include business
and technical students, along with IBM mentors from various disciplines
and divisions. As an Extreme Blue student, you'll face the challenge of
making a real impact in the industry. In addition to being paid a salary
of £15,000 pro rata, you will also be provided with accommodation for
the duration of the summer close to the IBM Hursley site. The programme
culminates with a European Expo where students will have the opportunity
to present their work to senior IBMers and meet students from other
Extreme Blue labs.
*_What we look for in you_*
You should be in the penultimate year of your degree; which should be
business related for business applicants and science, maths or
technology related for technical applicants. Applications will also be
considered from MBA candidates studying within a relevant discipline.
You must be predicted at least a 2:1. This is a short programme with
extremely challenging projects; therefore, all students are expected to
hit the ground running.
*_Past projects_*
Last year's scheme included innovative projects in 3D internet and
virtual worlds along with a ground breaking project to translate speech
into British Sign Language for deaf users. Not only did students gain
software patents for the work that they had achieved, but also saw their
work covered extensively by the media in such places as BBC On-line, CNN
& Computing. http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/22316.wss
Want to read more about Extreme Blue? Read the coverage of the EMEA Expo
at ZDNet (http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/0,1000000193,39289252,00.htm)
*_How to apply_*
To learn more about the Extreme Blue experience or to apply for Extreme
Blue please visit: _www.ibm.com/employment/uk/students/extreme-blue_
<http://www.ibm.com/employment/uk/students/industrial-trainee>
The closing date for applications is the *31^st January 2008*.
